Around Southwick

By The Southwick Historical Society, Inc.

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Life around the three Congamond Lakes from 1870 to 1940 is examined in Around Southwick, a new photographic history created for the Southwick Historical Society, Inc. by its president, Patricia Odiorne. From its origin as a part of the City of Westfield to the inclusion of over one-third of its area in the State of Connecticut, the Town of Southwick, Massachusetts, has developed over the years a number of connections to neighboring communities, many of which are examined here. Early settlers in the Southwick area lived a hearty and varied lifestyle, working the land and delighting inthe enjoyment of its bounty. The harvesting of ice for shipment to many large cities was a source of income for some, and numerous laborers from other countries came to the Southwick area to find work. For a time, Southwick and its environs were regarded as resort communities, providing the destination for many steamboat rides and weekend sojourns. Around Southwick chronicles the development of the area through all its early stages.

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ISBN:

9780738564241

Format:

Paperback

Publisher:

Arcadia Publishing

Date:

4/1/1997

State:

Massachusetts

Series:

Images of America

Images:

200

Pages:

128

Dimensions:

6.5 (w) x 9.25 (h)

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The twenty-five-year-old Southwick Historical Society, Inc. has transcribed many old town records and has recently purchased the Roger Moore House which, when it is restored, will be the town's first museum. All the images included in this book are either owned by the society or have been loaned to the group from local families.